libation
noun
li·ba·tion
lī-ˈbā-shən 
1
a
: an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity)
They offered a libation at the temple.
b
: a liquid (such as wine) used in a libation
2
a
: an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously
a libation to celebrate their anniversary
b
: beverage
especially
: a drink containing alcohol
His favorite libation is scotch on the rocks.
Examples of libation in a Sentence
They offered libations at the temple.
We met for a libation after work.
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
RuPaul's Drag Race's iconic Snatch Game celebrity impersonation challenge can go one of two ways: Romper room f---ery (season 4, season 14) or a masterclass of improv talent that goes down smoother than a libation flavored with citrus.
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“Libation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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libation
noun
li·ba·tion
lī-ˈbā-shən
1
a
: the act of pouring a liquid in honor of a god
b
: a liquid (as wine) poured as a libation
2
: a drink poured or taken as if to honor a god
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